(Recommended By San Jose Metro News As The #1 South Asian DJ In The Bay)
First South Asian DJ from North America to be Featured and Interviewed by a heavily televised Indian TV Channel and the First South Asian Dj to be on the front cover of a heavily advertised San Jose Metro News Magazine. Experience Cali's phenomenon, spinning at venues around the World for over 15 years now. Salim has worked with some of the biggest entertainers in the music industry and after more than a decade he is probably amongst the few dj's to still be one of the most wanted and the most talented dj. In 2006, Salim made a huge impact on the Bollywood Scene. Due to his strong presence and high demand at the monthly Bollywood Nights parties, he has gained attention all over the SF/Metro Area. Salim has taken himself and Bollywood music to another level, whereby Bollywood music is now recognized at the mainstream level in the Bay Area.

DJ Salim’s talent began as a house-party DJ in the early 90’s, he would go to his friends’ houses and would play his mixtapes. He used to mix off the tape decks and gradually learned how to spin on turntables. His interest and knowledge for music came when he was a child and that ultimately gained him his initial status as one of the best DJ's. DJ Salim is a multi-faceted talent, in that he uses his craft to create new trends in music that shatter the limitations that are often placed on South Asian DJ's. From his innovative style, to his second-to-none knowledge for choosing just the right crowd-pleasing sound, to his unparalleled mixes, Salim exemplifies the spirit of the entrepreneurial-minded musician. He revels in the challenge of the ever-changing nature that defines the world of International music. Prime examples of Salim's versatility are his production credits. The impact Salim has had, and will continue to have, is immeasurable. He has catapulted the status of being a DJ to an actual profession.

DJ Salim is the first one in California to come out with a remix album. He was the founder of Bhangra Blasters, a group that was unparalled. Now as a part of ENVY SOUNDZ (his new production), DJ Salim is striving towards new and improved goals. DJ Salim produced many remix albums like Bhangra Power, Bollywood Club Remixes, California Mix and Real Deal Boliyan with DJ Ruby and Bhangra Power 2, California Mix 2 and Desi Bomb with DJ Riz. Many of these albums have hit #1 across the nation. His upcoming projects are working on couple nonstop mixtapes. DJ Salim is also working on an original album with the help of some local artists and the album will also feature some famous singers from UK, India and Pakistan.

DJ Salim has far exceeded the expectations of his peers, critics and fans. His love for and careful nurturing of his immense talents have enabled him to represent his music in particular with class, individuality and an intensity that is unmatched in the music profession. He is diverse, steadfast and has a flawless intuition about the dynamics of the music industry - an industry that often predicates its level of success on enigmatic terms.

DJ Salim has worked with many talented musicians and performed at many different cities in the world. He has opened up for Bally Sagoo in San Francisco on Feb. 98', performed with Anamika in Dallas on new years 98', and opened up for Punjabi MC on new years 99' in SF. He has also performed with DJ Wicked in UK in 2000, with Dj Reminisce in Canada in 2002, with DJ Rocky in Dubai in 2003 and DJ Nihal in India in 2006. He also had the opportunity of performing side by side with India’s DJ Suketu & DJ Aqeel in 2006 in San Francisco.

Not only he is a great club DJ, but he has also proven his point as a great DJ for private parties too. Spinning the best of Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop, House, Reggae, Latin and Dance, DJ Salim has conquered the dance floors with his magnificent mixing abilities. He is one of the few DJ's who can spin both turntables and cd's, and that requires talent.

DJ Salim thinks that anyone on the street can claim him or herself as a DJ, but it takes talent to be the Spectacular one.DJ Salim is a musical icon.
DJ Salim is a pioneer.
DJ Salim is the spectacular one.

Throughout his years, DJ Salim has accomplished different awards and had the privilege of working with many of the well-established organizations in California. Here are some:

• First South Asian to be featured on the front page of San Jose Metro
• Interviewed and featured on a heavily broadcasted Indian TV Channel Aaj Tak
• Worked with NetIP San Francisco as an official DJ from 2001 thru 2006
• Worked with TieCon as their Official DJ in 1999, 2002, 2006 thru 2008
• Worked with AIF-SF/Bay Area as their Official DJ in 2005 thru 2008
• Official DJ for Non-Profit organization called INDO-ABC for last 5 years
• Worked with AAPIO (American Indian Physician Org) from 1999 thru 2003
• Was honored as Top 50 South Asian Djs by South Asian Media Group
• Official SASA DJ in 2005 and Official Mission Miami DJ in 2006
• Official DJ for WLEA (Wedding Expo) in 2007 & 2008
• 3M Official Resident DJ & Ecstacy Productions Official Resident DJ
• Worked with Asha Stanford
• Worked with UC Berkeley Indus Group from 1998 thru 2002 & 2006 thru 2008
• Worked with Stanford Sanskriti Group from 2005thru 2008
• Worked with Santa Clara University’s ISA Group from 2005 thru 2007
• Member of N.A.M.E. (National Association of Mobile Entertainment